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Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Sotheby's April 10 & 11, 1981. New York, Lot 404:

"FINE AND IMPORTANT silk HERIZ PALMETTE RUG, Persia

Last quarter 19th century. Approximately 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m.) x 4 feet 6 inches (1.37 m.)"

Estimate: $40,000 / 50,000

 

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